Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Speech Therapist (ST)

University Park Care Center•Pueblo, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is at University Park Care Center, a nursing home in Pueblo, Colorado, serving people who need short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-operative recovery. The position offers full-time and PRN compensation options, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited speech therapy program, with a minimum of an MS or MA in Speech-Language Pathology.
ASHA certification (CCCs), or eligibility for a nine-month Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to earn ASHA certification and/or meeting ASHA credentialing criteria; maintain ASHA credentials once achieved.
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Ability to demonstrate good body mechanics.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide direct speech therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral.
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals (SLP CCC only).
Oversee and evaluate care provided by SLP Clinical Fellows (SLP CFY only).
Follow speech therapy treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising SLP CCC and in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.